Police in Cyprus were alerted after a body in an advanced state of decomposition was discovered on a beach in the Akamas area on Easter Monday, prompting an investigation into the identity of the deceased.

The Akamas municipality in Cyprus has started removing some of the 11 speed bumps from Kissonerga avenue, following years of complaints from drivers.

Proceedings continued on Tuesday before the Nicosia district court in the trial concerning the death of 14-year-old Stylianos Konstantinos in 2019, with three police officers giving evidence for the prosecution as the case examines alleged failures and abuse within the family environment. During the hearing, defence lawyer Viktor Akamas, representing a social welfare services employee […]

BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria, and Opok have sharply criticized the agriculture ministry's handling of environmental violations in Akamas, Cyprus, following a meeting with the ministry’s director-general for the environment.

The Akamas national forest park in Cyprus is undergoing a comprehensive operational reorganization focused on enhancing public safety and fire protection, while also carefully considering environmental impacts.

Paphos police on Sunday announced they had found a 36kg cannabis stash after carrying out an operation in collaboration with the drugs squad Ykan. The drugs were found in a dried up river bed on the Akamas coast after police followed a tip off on February 25. The drugs were found in a sealed plastic […]

The Avakas Gorge trail, located in the Akamas National Forest Park in Cyprus, has been closed indefinitely by the forestry department. The closure is a precautionary measure due to adverse weather conditions, including increased water flow and slippery ground.

Environmental organizations have intensified criticism against the forestry department and agriculture ministry regarding the management of Cyprus's Akamas peninsula, alleging sustained inaction and breaches of environmental conditions.

Two western Cyprus municipalities are joining forces to develop an AI-powered digital tourism ecosystem for the region, with backing from the government’s digital policy arm. Polis Chrysochous and Akamas municipalities are studying the wider area as a single tourism unit under the brand “The West Land of Cyprus,” with the aim of creating a model […]